Thursday, 6 March 2014

The Strongest kick in karate is............

Well, for me, it most certainly isn’t, ushiro mawashi geri (reverse roundhouse kick), off the front leg.

That’s one of the great aspects about karate and martial arts in general, there’s something for everyone. Every karateka will differ, what works for one, doesn’t necessarily work for another.
The strongest kick for one karateka may be Hiza geri (Knee kick/strike), for another, it may be Mawashi geri (Round kick) or ushiro geri (Back thrust kick).

Your strongest kick, may not be your favourite kick, but you’ll ..............Continue Reading.

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

Learn Karate Blocks Online - Uchi Ude Uke - Inside Forearm Block

Uchi ude uke, or inside forearm block is one of the first shotokan karate blocks that e new karateka will learn in the karate dojo. It's a good idea to practice this block in shizentai (natural stance), with feet approximately shoulder width apart and toes facing forward, before trying to practice stepping forward and backwards in Zenkutsu dachi (front stance).
Remember, the blocking part of the arm, is the outside of the forearm, not the edge of the arm!

Thursday, 16 January 2014

Karate For Beginners Kizami-zuki or Jab Punch

Shotokan karate kihon is very fast, strong and direct! Kizami-zuki is great example of a very direct strike. The video below gives some tips and advice for karateka practicing the jab punch, especially if you are practicing karate at home.